Vatican News

Vatican Bank appoints François Pauly as president of supervisory board

The Vatican Bank has appointed former Rothschild director François Pauly as president of its Board of Superintendence, succeeding Jean-Baptiste Douville de Franssu after a decade of reform
Niwa Limbu

As Leo travels, old battles over the priesthood return

Public comments from Bishop Johan Bonny and Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich have sharpened questions about ordination to the priesthood just as Pope Leo faces a full ecclesial and diplomatic calendar
Michael Haynes

Pope Leo reaffirms male priesthood rooted in apostolic succession

Pope Leo XIV has reiterated that the priesthood is reserved to men, grounding it in apostolic succession and the Church’s divine constitution
The Catholic Herald

Vatican publishes new document on Anglican Ordinariates

The Vatican has published a new document on the Anglican Ordinariates, affirming their patrimony as a “precious gift” within the life of the Catholic Church
Niwa Limbu

Holy See appoints Bishop Anthony Randazzo as Prefect of Dicastery for Legislative Texts

Bishop Anthony Randazzo has been appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, succeeding Archbishop Filippo Iannone after several months with the post vacant
The Catholic Herald

Pope Leo writes to French bishops on Latin Mass ahead of plenary assembly

As French bishops gather for their plenary assembly, Pope Leo has issued guidance on how they should approach Catholics attached to the Traditional Latin Mass
Niwa Limbu

Former bishop defends Pope Leo XIV over Pachamama allegations

A former bishop has defended Pope Leo XIV against claims he took part in Pachamama worship, saying the incident has been misrepresented and does not constitute idolatry
Niwa Limbu

Vatican calls UK abortion law changes “complete disaster”

The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Mgr Renzo Pegoraro, has described proposals to legalise abortion up until birth as a “disaster” and said he hopes the UK is able to avoid it
Niwa Limbu

Holy See calls for an end to ‘eugenic practices’ targeting babies with Down syndrome

The Holy See has called for an end to “eugenic practices” linked to prenatal screening and the termination of babies with Down syndrome, warning that such measures violate human dignity
The Catholic Herald

Vatican prosecutor moves to challenge appeal ruling in Cardinal Becciu case

The Vatican’s Promoter of Justice has “reserved the right to appeal” a ruling that found serious disclosure failures in the trial of Cardinal Angelo Becciu, keeping the legal dispute open
Niwa Limbu